A growing scandal in Uganda reveals systemic fraud surrounding road construction projects, with billions of dollars potentially lost to corrupt schemes. Investigations suggest officials are colluding in elaborate schemes to inflate land compensation claims. These tactics include creating fictitious graves, rapidly constructing buildings along planned routes, and illegally acquiring land titles for wetlands solely for compensation purposes. The Minister of Works and Transport has confirmed ongoing issues with inflated valuations and questionable land claims. These actions significantly increase project costs and divert funds intended for vital infrastructure. The fraudulent activities highlight a deep-rooted problem of corruption impacting Uganda’s development and public finances. The Observer Media Ltd. originally reported these findings.